Air quality, pollen & UV in Antwerpen
Antwerpen has moderate air quality today (European AQI 51), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 14°C at 08:00 to 23°C at 15:00, with light wind from the east (9 km/h) and 78% humidity.
With an air quality index of 51, Antwerpen today sits around the average for Belgium (49). Of the 10 cities we track in Belgium, Antwerpen ranks 6 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (34 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.
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Air quality today
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Who should take care today
- 🫁 Asthma / COPD Take it easier outdoors and keep any medication handy.
- 🧒 Children Take it easier outdoors and keep any medication handy.
Pollen levels right now
| Pollen | Level | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Alder | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Birch | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Grass | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Mugwort | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Olive | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Ragweed | None | 0 grains/m³ |
Sun & UV today
UV index by hour
Sun protection
Next days outlook
| Date | Max AQI | Max UV |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct | 53 Moderate | 2 Low |
| 8 Oct | 54 Moderate | 2 Low |
| 9 Oct | 49 Moderate | 1 Low |
What do these values mean?
The European Air Quality Index (EAQI) runs from good to extremely poor based on PM2.5, PM10, NO₂ and ozone. Lower is better.
Pollen is shown in grains per m³ of air and banded from none to very high. Thresholds differ per plant type and are indicative.
The UV index runs from low (0–2) to extreme (11+). From moderate (3+), wear sunscreen and seek shade around midday.
Antwerpen air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Antwerpen good right now?
- Antwerpen has moderate air quality today (European AQI 51), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 2 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 14°C at 08:00 to 23°C at 15:00, with light wind from the east (9 km/h) and 78% humidity. Sensitive groups should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
- What is the pollen forecast in Antwerpen today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Antwerpen right now.
- How often is the Antwerpen air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Antwerpen are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Antwerpen today?
- The UV index in Antwerpen peaks at 2 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.